Children & Young People Services
Every Journey Begins With Feeling Safe
Safe, nurturing homes for children and young people who need stability, understanding and a place to grow.
Every young person who comes to Blue Heart Residential arrives with their own story, their own challenges, and their own potential.
Our goal is simple:
To help children feel safe today, and hopeful about tomorrow.
We believe that with the right environment, the right people, and the right support, every child can begin to rebuild confidence, develop independence, and move forward with belief in their future.
At Blue Heart Residential, care is more than a service.
It is a journey of growth, understanding and opportunity.
The HeartWings Model™
Small steps. Safe spaces. Strong wings.
A transformation pathway for children and young people, inspired by the natural journey of a butterfly.
The HeartWings Model™ is Blue Heart Residential’s therapeutic framework built around the natural transformation of a butterfly – a journey from protection, through growth, into confidence, and finally independence.
Our Services
Regulated Residential Children’s Homes
Long-term, nurturing residential placements delivered in line with CIW / Ofsted standards.
Emergency & Unplanned Placements
Short-notice placements for children requiring immediate safety, stability, and support.
Mother & Baby Supervision Placements
Support and supervision for young parents to promote safe parenting, attachment, and independence.
Crisis & Stabilisation Support
Intensive short-term support to help prevent placement breakdowns and reduce risk.
Community & Outreach Support
1:1 and small-team support delivered in the community to maintain placements and promote stability.
Interim & Respite Care
Planned or emergency respite to support families, carers, or step-down arrangements.
Independent & Semi-Independent Living
Supported accommodation for young people transitioning towards independence (16–25).
Step-Down from Secure or High-Support Placements
Carefully planned transitions from higher-level placements into community or residential settings.
Support-Only Placements
Accommodation with wrap-around support for children where registration is not required.
The Garden Room
Education and Life Skills for Young People
The Garden Room is a dedicated learning space for the young people we support, offering access to education and life-skills resources that are adapted to individual needs. We support personal development at a pace that works for each young person, alongside core subjects including Maths and English.
Our Homes
Butterfly Grove, Cheltenham
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Butterfly Grove is a three-bed detached property located within the quiet local community of Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham. The home benefits from easy access to local amenities and transport links, alongside outdoor space that supports relaxation, structure, and everyday routines. Butterfly Grove is designed to provide short-term, emergency accommodation with practical day-to-day support, offering young people a stable base during periods of transition while plans for onward placements are arranged.
Butterfly Haven, Swansea
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Butterfly Haven is a three-bedroom apartment located in the Swansea Bay area, offering a practical and well-connected base close to local services and coastal surroundings. The setting provides a stable space for short-notice placements, with access to outdoor areas and everyday amenities nearby. The property is intended for short-term, emergency accommodation, supporting young people with day-to-day routines and stability while next steps are arranged.
Sunbeam House, Newbridge – Coming Soon
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Sunbeam House is a three-bed property located in Newbridge, offering a comfortable and well-situated setting close to local amenities and transport links. The home is currently in development and will be progressing through registration with CIW prior to opening. Designed as a single-occupancy placement, the property is intended to provide a stable, long-term setting for one young person who benefits from routine, consistency, and a supportive living environment.
Little Wings House, Cinderford – Coming Soon
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Little Wings House is a large, three-bed detached property located in Cinderford, designed for a single-occupancy placement within a calm, low-stimulus setting. The property is currently being prepared ahead of progressing through registration with Ofsted prior to opening. With generous living space and a structured environment, the home is intended to support a longer-term placement for one young person who benefits from consistency, personalised support, and a stable place to live.
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